The similar phrase 'Worldly Christianity' is one used by Bonhoeffer. It's J Gresham Machen that I want to line up most closely with. See his Christianity and culture here. Having done commentaries on Proverbs (Heavenly Wisdom) and Song of Songs (Heavenly Love), a matching title for Ecclesiastes would be Heavenly Worldliness. For my stance on worldliness, see 3 posts here.

Modern Life

This was sent to me today. You've all seen this sort of thing. It's one of the things that reminds you that you are living in a world that is and is not like previous ones. I knew it was genuine as I don't bank with Barclays but my bank always begins "Dear esteemed customer".

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